Sri Ramakrishna Mutt Rep.By Manager vs M.Maheswaran & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the unanimous verdict of the lower courts, affirming that Kumudammal became the absolute owner of the property under Section 14(1) of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, as she was in possession of the property on the date the Act came into force. The appellant's claim that Kumudammal was not in possession at that time was rejected, as the courts found she had constructive possession through her husband, Kannabiran Pillai. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions.